The Confederados: Old South Immigrants in Brazil [Paperback]

The story of exiles from the Confederate South who fled to Brazil after the US Civil War. The collection includes a previously unpublished narrative by an original settler

In the wake of the American Civil War, thousands of disillusioned Southerners sought refuge far from Reconstructions reachmany found it in Brazil.The Confederadosis a compelling exploration of this little-known migration, tracing the journey of Confederate exiles who forged new lives in the sugarcane fields of S?o Paulo. Through vivid personal narratives, scholarly essays, and rare archival insights, this volume uncovers the cultural, agricultural, and religious legacy these settlers left behind.

From the harrowing voyage of Sarah Bellona Smith Ferguson to the enduring traditions of the Campo chapel, the book reveals how these Americans shapedand were shaped bytheir Brazilian surroundings. It examines their impact on education, Protestantism, and farming, and how their descendants maintain a distinct identity more than a century later.

Richly illustrated and deeply researched,The Confederadosis essential reading for anyone interested in Southern history, diaspora studies, or the global echoes of the Civil War. This is not just a story of exileits a testament to resilience, adaptation, and the enduring ties between two nations.

A compelling account of Southern Americans who migrated to Brazil after the Civil War,The Confederadosexplores their cultural legacy, adaptation, and enduring impact on Brazilian society. The book features essays from multiple disciplines and a rare firsthand narrative, and offers a rich portrait of cultural resilience and transnational identity.

Cyrus B. Dawseyis Professor of Geography and Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies at Auburn University. 

James M. Dawseyis Dean of the Faculty at Emory and Henry College. 

Michael L. Conniffis ProfessolCÚ